Guanacaste Day, also known as Annexation of Nicoya, is a public holiday in Costa Rica, and it is observed on July 25 each year.
Guanacaste Day commemorates the annexation of the Guanacaste province in 1824. Most of the current Guanacaste was the territory of Nicoya, which consists of 3 cities: Nicoya, Santa Cruz, and Liberia.
In 1824, a referendum was held in Nicoya to decide the annexation to Costa Rica, and the annexation won with Nicoya and Santa Cruz voting yes and Liberia voting no. On July 25 of the same year, the Guanacaste province formally became part of the Costa Rican territory.
The following is the list of Guanacaste Day in Costa Rica from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Guanacaste Day | Jul 25, 2022 | Monday |
| Guanacaste Day | Jul 24, 2023 | Monday |
| Guanacaste Day | Jul 29, 2024 | Monday |
| Guanacaste Day | Jul 25, 2025 | Friday |
| Guanacaste Day | Jul 25, 2026 | Saturday |
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